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Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,280
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Xfi 268 question

Too bad so few really appreciate that and, from the posts I've read, opt for the El Cheap-O, cutely named springs.

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-08-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,280
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Xfi 268 question

My son's 180 cc Dart Pro 1s came with CompCams 987s - doubles with a damper. He bought them summer of 2009.

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2010, 05:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 413
Posted By JakeJr

Considering Different Piston Ring

For the 398 CID build I'm into, I'm consider using piston rings I haven't used before and am hoping someone has used them and will give me some feed-back on them.

They're: Speed-Pro R-19100s and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2010, 05:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,843
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Speed Pro forged pistons

What concerns me is the two different pistons I've been considering call for different piston to wall clearances based primarily on the aluminum material and how the engine is to be used.

Call me...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Dallas Cast Iron Block Welder Recommendation

Well, let's see: all five positions have Oliver main caps, center three are four bolt with angled outers, half-fill; decked then "O" ringed, already clearanced for a stroker crank. That's about it....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,843
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Speed Pro forged pistons

Which of those numbers on the box are you referring to?

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,843
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Speed Pro forged pistons

Thanks for the picture. Still looking for piston ring gap information because I could not find any on the picture.

Found this information with google:

Can I trust it?

Nope, not when you read...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,843
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Speed Pro forged pistons

It's essential to know the material the piston is forged from also. Differences in the material can call for different piston to wall clearances which is why it's essential to know what you have.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,175
Posted By JakeJr

Re: 292 comp cam

My view: It's a bad cam choice - too much duration for your engine. It puts you in a position of having to make all sorts of engine modifications JUST to get the engine to run in an acceptable...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-24-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Dallas Cast Iron Block Welder Recommendation

Thanks for that; I already factored that in and even talked to TONY at R&M about that a told him that's how I want it down. He agreed. Same thinking when swapping from 2 bolt to 4 bolt main caps. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Dallas Cast Iron Block Welder Recommendation

Not so. Replace "dont" with "shouldn't".

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Dallas Cast Iron Block Welder Recommendation

Yep but hopefully it won't be after it's welded.

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,127
Posted By JakeJr

Re: pistons hitting valves

I don't believe anyone can say or write with 100% certainty that you won't have a piston to valve clearance that's LESS than the recommended minimums. There are just too many variables involved. So...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-23-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Dallas Cast Iron Block Welder Recommendation

Nope, block's already half filled. Welding is my only option now to save the block. Welding isn't as it once was - difficult to do successfully - just finding a shop that specializes in it becomes...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,127
Posted By JakeJr

Re: pistons hitting valves

Guys, check me on this one because I've never actually done it this way, only read about it. I've always used the clay method too. But IIRC with the heads on the block and preload/lash set:
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-21-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By JakeJr

Dallas Cast Iron Block Welder Recommendation

Dallas Cast Iron Block Welder Recommendation

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I'm hoping someone can recommend a welding business in the Dallas,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-20-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,029
Posted By JakeJr

2618-T61 Vs 4032 High Silicone Pistion Differences

I've been internet shopping for a set of pistons for the 396 LT1 engine build for my son's car. I've come across pistons made of two different alloy specs - 2618-T61 Forged Aluminum and Forged 4032...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-12-2010, 01:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By JakeJr

Re: What is this part..pic inside..need help

Yes. It would create a vacuum leak.

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Need Head Advice

What immediately came to my mind is my son recently repeatedly emailed and called me saying pretty much the same thing with his new header installation. All he needed was my suggestions and advice...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Need Head Advice

What's causing the exhaust manifold bolts not to start?

Is it the angle of the manifold to head;

Is the manifold binding against something?

Is the manifold disconnected from the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-08-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 392
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Need Head Advice

What's your budget?

What are your goals? Anything other than the exhaust bolt on issue?

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,454
Posted By JakeJr

Re: ticking noise on passenger side?

Mine either.

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2010, 11:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Searching for Forged Stroker Crank

A Summit Tech called EAGLE for me while I remained on the line. EAGLE said it's discontinued.

I'm now trying to find a vendor that has one left on the shelf, gathering dust. So far, no one...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By JakeJr

Searching for Forged Stroker Crank

Searching for Forged Stroker Crank

I've been searching for an EAGLE 435340006000 FORGED EAGLE 4" stroke crankshaft. 1996 LT1 block; 4-bolt mains, 2.100"/350 mains, 1 PIECE REAR MAIN SEAL, internal...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 24,308
Posted By JakeJr

Re: What's the real deal with the air intake temp sensor

I'm not a re-programmer so I can't say what's programmed in the PROM and what's not, not specifically. I just used common knowledge that the air temperature is one of the parameters the ECM and PCM...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-03-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,454
Posted By JakeJr

Re: ticking noise on passenger side?

Right, now I agree with that plan; investigate first, then respond accordingly. I always check and recommend the easiest most probable causes be explored first, then move on to other areas. Other...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,454
Posted By JakeJr

Re: ticking noise on passenger side?

How do you know? Is that what he found after investigating?

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,454
Posted By JakeJr

Re: ticking noise on passenger side?

". . . did shake and had some slack in them" seems normal unless it's excessive. Hard for me to tell from just a written description though. BTW, if the rocker is 'up position' the valve would be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-02-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,974
Posted By JakeJr

Re: put roller rockers on now making alot of noise

With all the complaints being posted about excessive rocker arm noise I was pleased to see the big cam companies are now tightening their specs and quality control on the bearings.

That's just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By JakeJr

Re: i need help with my block

Re-read what you wrote. Numbers seem to be backwards. "i only see 14010207 why is it missing the 14".

How can you see it then say it's missing?

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,454
Posted By JakeJr

Re: ticking noise on passenger side?

Pull that valve cover and inspect the valve train. If you're running self-aligning rockers I'd definitely suspect the valve train.

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-01-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,974
Posted By JakeJr

Re: put roller rockers on now making alot of noise

More details needed.

What rockers are you using?

What method did you use to set the lifter preload?

Did you change the rocker ratio, say from 1.5 to 1.6? If you did, what springs are...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 638
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Need some help with timing.

Remember, our engines need a certain amount of base/initial timing advance in order to start and run.

Remember that.

If you have the mark on the damper aligned with the ZERO mark on the timing...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 638
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Need some help with timing.

Turning the engine over manually will cause that "soft" feeling. Turning the engine manually is so slow it allows compression to escape. If you bump the engine using the starter will show a BIG...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,370
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Adjusting Valves while running

Thanks for the congrats! I'll be sure to pass it along to Ryan, and I know the feeling of pride you have in your brother's accomplishments.

You're absolutely correct about "Not many people...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-25-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,334
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Anyone desktop dyno'd their engine?

Another thing to consider is when comparing the airflow of a carb with a throttle body you're comparing wet flow with dry flow. TPiS' Insider Hints booklet (maybe other places too) has the formula...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,370
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Adjusting Valves while running

Looks like you're half-way home. One problem solved; one to go.

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-23-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,476
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Ordered a Harmonic Damper/ Balancer from Summit check out enclosed instructions??

That's GOOD to know.

Since I've never tried installing one that way I was just assuming (yea, there I go again) hammering one on would be as hard as the one I saw my buddy hammering on once.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,370
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Adjusting Valves while running

[QUOTE=jwande;4713125]I was hoping that I would change the idle stumble with the adjustment. I haven't. I will follow your directions, but I have to try and inject a little humor otherwise I might...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,476
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Ordered a Harmonic Damper/ Balancer from Summit check out enclosed instructions??

I can understand your concern. Hammering on the balancer has always been a "No, No". The directions do say the engine should be COLD and the balancer HOT, but even so, those directions are contrary...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 641
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Oil additive

There are a lot of different oil additives on the market, I'm sure you already know that. Camshaft companies are now selling them too. At least one NASCAR team is now selling a "special" oil with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-22-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,370
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Adjusting Valves while running

When you backed off the 1/2 turn and heard the clacking that's because backing off created clearance between the pushrod and the lifter.

Next step would be to SLOWLY tighten down the nut until the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Cam Install In New Block

Right. It slipped by me too.

That was a GOOD catch on your part because many guys over-look that all together.

Jake
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Motor build Spec and question.

I'd be more concerned about the rod BOLTS than the rods themselves. The BOLTS are the weak link NOT the rods.

So I'd invest in a set of ARP rod bolts and have them installed, INCLUDING HAVING THE...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-20-2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,370
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Adjusting Valves while running

When working on a hydraulic cam you're actually setting Lifter Preload, NOT valve lash. The term Valve Lash is reserved for mechanical/solid lifter cams (both flat tappet AND roller versions). If...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Cam Install In New Block

Catalog #106-07 page 241, lower part of the page:

"All COMP Cam's roller lifters are shipped with grease coating on the outside shell to prevent rust and a thick grease in the roller bearing to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By JakeJr

Re: smaller distributer cap?

Smaller caps have the disadvantage of requirng the terminals to be placed closer together. This increases the chance of cross-firing when spark jumps to the wrong terminal. One of the benefits of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Cam Install In New Block

Comp says not to pump them up. Comp specifically advises against pumping them up which a lot of guys feel is necessary to do. They go on to say soaking them is okay, but not necessary. I can post...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,462
Posted By JakeJr

Re: TPI Timing question

Easiest way is to remove the #1 spark plug. Then, if you have a helper, stick your finger in the #1 spark plug hole and have him bump the engine over while you feel for pressure against your finger....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,334
Posted By JakeJr

Re: Anyone desktop dyno'd their engine?

I use Engine Analyzer Pro 3.9 much the same way as AlkyIROC. Changing the variables shows me if I'm moving in the right direction or not.

Right now I'm researching for the best cam...
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